Very cold here plus I have another sinus headache! I'm not doing much today so I don't feel bad with resting. I just want to be able to get some sort of a workout in. Tonight we're going to a local charity event called Dancing with the Winona Stars. I know a few people who will be dancing so it should be a fun night.

Finally a day off again. Much to do. The temps are dropping and it's going to be extremely cold most of the week. Need to head out to the grocery store this morning for food for dinner tonight and for the week.

I am resolute in creating a plan each week to include meals and workouts. I'm resolute in taking charge of ME, doing what I need to do to get fit and healthy.

I'm a renagade - against weak excuses, allowing set backs to become the "norm". Not happening. I'm also one who has problems with self-sabotage. No more. When I see change and success, I'll celebrate it and strive to move even closer to my goal.

Becky - I don't think it runs in the family. My father died when I was young and he never spoke about his family. He was the black sheep I think and they disowned him. My mom does not have it. However, my younger brother, who was almost 400 lbs., had it but we all thought it was due to obesity. I do not weigh that much! LOL

Krys-that's not good. Does diabetes run in your family? Sometimes things are beyond our control. I hope you can reverse that.

The tree is finally up and decorated. It smells so good in here. Now to find some time to get some presents to put under that tree. I'm hoping to get out on Thurs. we've got snow in the forecast but it shouldn't be muc. At least that's what I'm hoping. Plus I need to work on what I'm going to bake.

Another busy work week. We had 2 people quit the Customer Service Desk so now they are looking for help. I don't want all of the extra hours.

I hope everyone had a nice weekend and I hope you have a great Monday!

Krys-that's not good. Does diabetes run in your family? Sometimes things are beyond our control. I hope you can reverse that.

The tree is finally up and decorated. It smells so good in here. Now to find some time to get some presents to put under that tree. I'm hoping to get out on Thurs. we've got snow in the forecast but it shouldn't be muc. At least that's what I'm hoping. Plus I need to work on what I'm going to bake.

Another busy work week. We had 2 people quit the Customer Service Desk so now they are looking for help. I don't want all of the extra hours.

I hope everyone had a nice weekend and I hope you have a great Monday!

Got lab results from dr. yesterday and it was not good news. My glucose level was quite high and she says I'm on the wrong side of the fence for being diabetic. I'll be doing some major research as to what all this entails. I thought I was eating pretty healthy and exercising; so not sure how this came about.

I worked out with trainer on Wed and I am still sore today :) Knee does not hurt but pulled some muscles. I have another appointment with my trainer today so we will see how it goes. I have been eating well all week and so far I feel like I am back on track. Happy Friday everyone!!!

Ladies, I can see that the busy season has started. Hope your work hours/conditions do okay over the next holiday week. I'm not getting any calls for subbing; guess teachers know they have days off next week!

Meet with the contractor tomorrow to finalize plans for the bathroom remodeling. Got all the paperwork at the bank done. It won't start until January so we don't have a mess over the holidays and then will take about 6-8 weeks to get done. Hope it turns out as pretty as I envision it!

Krys-It's a department store. Similar to Target. My hrs. are much better this week. I'm a bit anxious to see what Thanksgiving week is going to be. At least I have this weekend off.

My DH and DS leave this Sat. morning for Florida with the HS band. They will be gone for a week. I'm hoping to get a little Xmas shopping done this weekend. It's suppose to be very cold. Highs only in the low 20's.

raked leaves for 2 hrs and wore my heart rate monitor which said I burned 800 calories don't know how accurate it is but my heart rate must of been up :) Just had lunch and in a little bit I am going to go to the gym to workout before I pick up girls. This morning I couldn't get out of bed to make it to the gym so I figured I would do some cardio before I get girls. I have a session with my trainer tomorrow so I am nervous but also excited to get back to working out with him I know he will push me. Hope everyone is having a good week so far.

Well I went back to work and started at 4 hrs a day but today I start my 6 hr shifts but I think it will go ok. I did not want to get up this morning but finally did and went to the gym I did the octane trainer and read my book. Not the best workout I have had but it was something since I really just didn't want to go :) I am trying to get back on track starting today I just can't seem to get it together with my eating. I went to the gym m-f last week but ate horribly so my goal for this week is to stay on track with my diet. I also set up a training session with my trainer for wed because I need the accountability and I just really need to get back in shape.

Krys: kids are doing good just really busy. Soccer is done for my oldest and now she is doing drill team before basketball starts in January. Youngest is in karate so I am running constantly on my days off.

Becky: Hope the new job is getting better that seem like a lot especially if they are not giving you all your breaks :(

Well hope everyone had a good weekend I better go get my shower out of the way so I can get ready for work before I drop girls off.

Orientation was just 4 hrs one night. Then we had 2 4hr training days on the reg. I've been training at the customer service counter but it's more me figuring things out on my own. The store doesn't schedule enough employees so the people training me end up helping everyone else. I really struggled yesterday. 8 hrs of work and I got just 1/2 hr lunch. My feet were killing me last night. I'm suppose to have a 15 min. break too, but they aren't real good at relieving you so you can take a break. I need to be a bit more demanding next week or I'll be looking for a new job sooner rather than later.

Lots to do today on my 1 day off. This is also starting to stink. I need more time off to get things done.

Subbed in a sweet 5th grade classroom today. They were just a delight to work with. Friday I jump to Kindergarten, which should be fun. Meeting with contractor tomorrow about bath remodel. Wish me luck in having what I want doable and economically feasible!

KRYS: how fun I would love to redo our bathroom but we have to sell my MIL house first.

I have had a busy week and everything has suffered for it I did not make it to the gym at all last week and my eating was terrible so today I reset all my goals and am going to jump back on the wagon. I go back to doc on wed and we are going to discuss going back to work. I am ready I need the routine of work so that I can stay on track I have too much time around the house and I have been struggling so I think going back to work will be good. I am going to ask for modified hours for the next month so hopefully he will do it.

Well hope everyone is having a Happy Monday I better get my food together for the day :)

Just dropping by to say hi. Spent the afternoon getting ideas for the master bath we want remodeled. Found a nice layout for our bathroom remodeling project; just hope it is doable in the space we actually have.

Krys-you had to bring that up! Before you know it, we'll be planning our gardens again!

Eye is still swollen but it feels like the swelling in my lymph nodes is going down so I'm going to wait a bit before I go back to the Dr. It may just take awhile for the swelling to go away. Nothing new has popped up so I will just wait for now.

Had a nice day yesterday. Went for a long run to burn off all of the calories I consumed in the morning. Then I went to the store and I got caught up on laundry.

Not sure about today. I should clean and that's probably what I will do. I go back to orientation for my job tomorrow night. Hopefully they'll have everything straightened out so I can continue. I'm looking forward to working on one hand, but giving up my freedom is tough especially when it may involve giving up spending holidays with family, etc.

Still no sun and it's still cold. We had off and on snow flurries yesterday. We haven't had sun all week. Getting tired of this.

The other day I noticed that my eyelid was itchy and red. Then it started swelling. Then I noticed a lump by my ear and there's swelling around there too. Last night I noticed a lump on the top of my head that is red but doesn't hurt and a sore spot above my eyebrow. All on the same side of my head. Thinking it's maybe some type of infection. Have a dr. appt. this morning to find out. It's getting progressively worse. After having Cancer, I get a little nervous when odd things pop up for me.

It's already Thurs. This week is again flying by. Next week we already turn the calendar page again.

This has been a great day my doctor gave me the extra two weeks and so I go back in two weeks and we are going to discuss going back then :) I have made it the gym and I have been working hard on eating healthy. My husband will be home on Friday hopefully I will be able to stay on track I am going to try really hard :)

I have struggled since my last post but I am going to keep pushing on :) I go to doc on wed and am hoping he will let me have the extra two weeks off and then I think I will be ready to go back to work we will see if not I will be returning this week. Anyways I better get my food together going to be running most of the day with PT and a few other appointments so going to pack a lunch box with lunch and snacks hope everyone is having a great day.

YEA!! The third grade teacher is doing better and hopes to be back in two weeks. I retired from teaching, not because I didn't like the job but for other reasons. I love working with children. This was supposed to be a couple of weeks but the teacher never got better until recently, so I'm happily turning over the class to her on the 21st! I've missed being in touch with this team and looking forward to not spending my evenings correcting papers and making lesson plans! LOL

Well girls I am back :) I had knee surgery on Sep 12th and have been recovering pretty well. My knee is still sore but I am making progress so that is good unfortunately I have not been making the healthiest choices so I have not weighed myself in the last week because I really don't want to know. Today I woke up and took kids to school and went to the gym I can't do too much but was able to do bike 5 min elliptical 10 min and then treadmill 10 min so it's a start. On a good note when I went to the gym last week I was only able to walk at 2.5 on the treadmill and today I was up to 3.0 :) Well I am off to PT so should be fun hope everyone is having a great start to the week.

KRYS: Hopefully everything works out with the classroom and they are able to find someone to fill the spot if that is what you are hoping for :)

The temps are suppose to start cooling this weekend. In fact the highs on Sunday are only suppose to be in the low 50's. It's going to be a wet weekend also. Haven't had this kind of weather since early summer. We need the rain, but I don't like my whole weekend to be wet especially when we have things that need to get done outside.

October already! Now to see all of the out. It's really sad to see in the stores. My son said Walmart has eggnog and other holiday stuff and people have been buying it up. Funny how everyone keeps talking about the obesity problem and then we start putting this crap out 2 months early. Keep feeding bad habits!

The weather has been perfect except for wind. I cleaned and did laundry yesterday so I'm hoping to get outside this afternoon and start taking care of things out there.

Krys-Whenever you finish this job, I'm sure you'll welcome a break! I'm still looking for a job with no luck so far.

The weather has been wonderful here. It's suppose to be nice all week. Rain on Sat. That's ok because we still need it. The grass isn't quite as brown as it was but it's still not that green either. I really need to take the time to get outside and start getting things done. People are starting to put Halloween stuff up. I still feel it's a bit too early.

Another week of teaching 3rd grade. The regular teacher is doing poorly; someone said she is looking into medical disability retirement. Hope they decide something soon! I love working with the children but they need a real full time teacher.

Fall temps have finally arrived. At least for the next few days. We could see 80's later next week, but for now it's much cooler. No A/C! We may even see a bit of rain Sat. night. That would really make things better!

Cleaning and errands to run today. 5k race tomorrow. Plus I'm hoping to get down to the Farmer's Market tomorrow morning after my race. I'm looking for squash and sweet potatoes. It's that time of year!

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